Center City Philadelphia Condo Reality Snapshot
After four decades of living in Center City, I can tell you what to expect when buying Philadelphia condos in different price ranges, from studios to trophy penthouses and everything in between.
What to Know Before You Buy a Pied-à-terre
After four decades of living in Center City, I can tell you the neighborhoods here each have their own personality — and for a pied-à-terre buyer, matching that personality to how you actually use the city matters more than almost anything else. Think concretely about why you're coming to Philadelphia: concerts at the Kimmel, dinners on 13th Street? Walkability isn't a checkbox here — it's the whole point.
Never Piss Off A Doorman…
Aka: Don’t Be the Most Hated Person in Your Philly Condo Look, if your goal is to become a social pariah before you’ve even unpacked your Vitamix, by all means, treat your building staff like servants. But if you’d prefer your guests weren't interrogated like criminals, and your Amazon packages didn’t mysteriously "vanish" for three [...]
The Ellington Condos at 1500 Chestnut Street
The Ellington, located at 1500 Chestnut Street in Center City Philadelphia, is a 20-story condominium building originally built in 1923 and converted in 2006. The building includes 162 units, with one- to three-bedroom layouts and bi-level penthouses.
To Keep the Value In – You Gotta’ Keep the Noise Out!
A Guide for Philly’s Newest Urbanites Moving from the quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sacs of the suburbs to the vibrant heart of Philadelphia is an exhilarating transition. Whether you are eyeing a luxury condo near the University of Pennsylvania or a sleek loft steps from Jefferson Hospital, the draw is undeniable: world-class dining, culture, and walkability are right at your [...]
Top 5 Pools in Center City Condos
Yeah, I swim. A lot. Here are my top five favorite pools in town. 1.)Waterfront Square 2.) One Riverside 3.) The Arthaus 4.) Symphony House 5.) The Murano
I Hope the Philly Condo I Sell You Smells Like Dog Pee
...and has dirty orange shag carpeting, and faded purple walls. I really do.Buying a cosmetically ugly home is the VERY best way to protect your investment. Our little group of REALTORS® (www.CenterCityCondos.com) have sold over 3,000 homes and one distinction we can brag about is our ability to pinpoint condos which are "diamonds in the rough" and finding condos that [...]
Why Do SOME Condo Units Have Super High Condo Fees?
I get this question all the time. Why do condo fees vary from building to building? Generally speaking,the answer is simple, yet sometimes detailed. Let's start with what almost all condo fees (here in Center City Philadelphia) cover: master insurance policy, common building lighting, building maintenance, water & sewer, and a what I call a [...]